Navy Hey! Defense green light to buy 7 Israeli drones for 4 billion
On June 30, there was a report from the Ministry of Defense (Kor.) that Gen. Worakiat Rattananon, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defense Has signed approval for the purchase of 7 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones of the Navy (RTAF) from Israel’s Elbit System Company, model Hermes 900, amounting to 4,004,652,000 baht already. Including certification from the Comptroller General’s Department, just waiting for the Royal Thai Air Force to announce it to the public. The next official purchase contract
It is reported that in the past, there were 5 companies to submit proposals. And open to fair competition is Turkey, China, proposed 3 UAVs equally, while the United States has not been considered. While from Israel two companies, IAI offers five UAVs and Israel’s Elbit Systems Company offers seven UAVs as chosen by the Royal Thai Air Force. by utilizing the value-for-money factor and the highest benefit to the Royal Thai Police There is an Anti-Corruption Cooperation Committee (CPC), which the Comptroller General’s Department assigns anti-corruption organizations to observe every step. and send the matter to the Ministry of Defense, etc.
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